Posted: 11/25/21 at 7:34pm
I've sat in the rear mezzanine at the Jacobs many times, and the view has always been fantastic.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 6:01pm
Since Stephen Sondheim died earlier today, I'll be curious to hear if/how the cast will pay tribute to him at tonight's show.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 6:05pm
Let's pray Aurora Spiderwoman is there to document Ladies Who Lunch.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 6:14pm
Tag said: "Let's pray Aurora Spiderwoman is there to document Ladies Who Lunch."
Aurora is a collector. They have not filmed any of the videos they share on YouTube. They’ve clearly stated this countless times. I don’t even think they were alive when 85% of the videos they share were actually filmed.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 6:47pm
How could anyone sing ‘Being Alive’ tonight without breaking down?
Posted: 11/26/21 at 6:53pm
binau said: "How could anyone sing ‘Being Alive’ tonight without breaking down?"
And it’s Lenk’s and Fitzgerald’s birthdays…
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:15pm
ljay889 said: "Yay, glad to hear the rain is back! I can’t wait to see it.
I think Lenk is charming in act 1, but it seems like a conscious decision in act 2 to portray her Bobbie as anxious and disoriented as she gets more frustrated with her friend group, drinks more, and gets closer to making a decision in “Being Alive.” Lenk isn’t the warmest performer in general and I think Elliot’s vision is adding to the “coldness.”
As you mentioned her “Being Alive” is beautiful, and I think it plays best from the front orchestra. Watching her sing the “introspective” verse of the song on her knees in tears is really touching up close."
Saw the matinee today and the rain scene is there - Lenk's ''Being Alive'' really moved me and she took me along on her journey. Thoroughly enjoyed her well acted performance- she has a delicate voice but handled the score nicely and not once was she flat this afternoon. Sitting in the front row center-mezz was perfect viewing and seeing the solid rich sounding orchestra pearched above the set added to a great afternoon at this revival. Btw, Patti is having a blast in the show and it shows that she's having much fun and her ''Ladies Who Lunch'' scene is the showstopper we expect from her and she powerfully delivers! This production is Exquisite! Cast is perfect and the score never sounded better! Just found out that Sondheim passed when I arrived home which makes this afternoon at Company even more of a special day! RIP Steve! Show started at 2:05 and let out at 4:50.
Updated On: 11/26/21 at 07:15 PM
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:28pm
Robbie2 said: "ljay889 said: "Yay, glad to hear the rain is back! I can’t wait to see it.
I think Lenk is charming in act 1, but it seems like a conscious decision in act 2 to portray her Bobbie as anxious and disoriented as she gets more frustrated with her friend group, drinks more, and gets closer to making a decision in “Being Alive.” Lenk isn’t the warmest performer in general and I think Elliot’s vision is adding to the “coldness.”
As you mentioned her “Being Alive” is beautiful, and I think it plays best from the front orchestra. Watching her sing the “introspective” verse of the song on her knees in tears is really touching up close."
Saw the matinee today and the rain scene is there - Lenk's Being Alive really moved me and she took me along on her journey. Thoroughly enjoyed her well acted performance- she has a delicate voice but handled the score nicely and not once was she flat this afternoon.. Sitting in the front row center-mezz was perfect viewing and viewing the solid rich sounding orchestra pearched above the set added to having a great afternoon at this revival. This production is Exquisite! Cast is perfect and the score never sounded better! Just found out that Sondheim passed when I arrived home which makes this afternoon at Company even more of a special day! RIP Steve! Show started at 2:05 and let out at 4:50"
Wow, what a special day to have been there. Happy to hear you enjoyed this great revival.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:36pm
ljay889 said: "binau said: "How could anyone sing ‘Being Alive’ tonight without breaking down?"
And it’s Lenk’s and Fitzgerald’s birthdays…"
I've been thinking about them,too. 
I wonder how she'll get through Being Alive...
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:40pm
I'd be more or less concerned about Patti getting through tonight's show (if she goes on).
Updated On: 11/26/21 at 07:40 PM
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:48pm
ACL2006 said: "I'd be more or less concerned about Patti getting through tonight's show (if she goes on)."
It will be a difficult show to do tonight but Patti will perform - as will the whole cast - For Steve!!!
Updated On: 11/26/21 at 07:48 PM
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:51pm
I’m at the show tonight. Last minute this morning I decided to purchase a ticket through TKTS and my god am I glad I did. The entire audience is taking about it. This will be a night to remember.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 7:53pm
Scott Stephen said: "I’m at the show tonight. Last minute this morning I decided to purchase a ticket through TKTS and my god am I glad I did. The entire audience is taking about it. This will be a night to remember."
Please, keep us updated. Enjoy the show.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 8:41pm
I’m getting chills just thinking about what it would be like to be in that theatre. Please do let us know everything about it when you are able
Posted: 11/26/21 at 8:50pm
This is silly, but does anyone know what seat Sondheim sat in when he was at Company last week? It looks like left orchestra on the aisle. I’m going next Friday and sitting right over there. Wondering if I might share the seat the legend sat in.
Updated On: 11/26/21 at 08:50 PM
Posted: 11/26/21 at 9:17pm
orlikethecolorpurple said: "This is silly, but does anyone know what seat Sondheim sat in when he was at Company last week? It looks like left orchestra on the aisle. I’m going next Friday and sitting right over there. Wondering if I might share the seat the legend sat in."
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Posted: 11/26/21 at 9:17pm
orlikethecolorpurple said: "This is silly, but does anyone know what seat Sondheim sat in when he was at Company last week? It looks like left orchestra on the aisle. I’m going next Friday and sitting right over there. Wondering if I might share the seat the legend sat in."
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Posted: 11/26/21 at 9:19pm
ACL2006 said: "I'd be more or less concerned about Patti getting through tonight's show (if she goes on)."
How you regular folks function thru any crises is questionable. Performers and many others still function and “the show must go on.” I have a friend in the cast and he said they were told of Sondheim’s passing after the matinee performance. Guess what? No one collapsed and no one panicked they couldn’t be up to performing the evening performance. Everyone, including LuPone, was thrilled they would be honoring him and his work at the evening show.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 9:34pm
You can now be able to watch all the pre-show activities from the first preview (which includes Sondheim's standing ovation, Marianne Elliott's introduction, and Patti LuPone's comments) on YouTube. It was recently uploaded by Aurora Spiderwoman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKoGrTGK7fY
Posted: 11/26/21 at 9:47pm
Wow…just made it to intermission. Marianne Elliot delivered a beautiful pre show speech and the entire cast joined her onstage. Patti was handing out tissues to some cast mates. Marianne asked her to say a few words and she dedicated the performance and the remainder of the run to Sondheim; she was barely keeping it together. Otherwise the energy in this audience is incredible and the show is still in amazing shape. It’s an emotional yet joyful night. Will post more after the show.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 9:55pm
Scott Stephen said: "Wow…just made it to intermission. Marianne Elliot delivered a beautiful pre show speech and the entire cast joined her onstage. Patti was handing out tissues to some cast mates. Marianne asked her to say a few words and she dedicated the performance and the remainder of the run to Sondheim; she was barely keeping it together. Otherwise the energy in this audience is incredible and the show is still in amazing shape. It’s an emotional yet joyful night. Will post more after the show."
What a historic night to be in that audience. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to hearing about the rest of the performance.
Posted: 11/26/21 at 10:42pm
TaffyDavenport said: "orlikethecolorpurple said: "This is silly, but does anyone know what seat Sondheim sat in when he was at Company last week? It looks like left orchestra on the aisle. I’m going next Friday and sitting right over there. Wondering if I might share the seat the legend sat in."
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Bless this day - RIP Steve!
Updated On: 11/26/21 at 10:42 PM
